Manchester United made a late move to strengthen their midfield options on transfer deadline day, but their loan proposal to sign Conor Gallagher on loan was rejected by Atletico Madrid. The English midfielder, who has been instrumental for Diego Simeone's side since joining the club from Chelsea two summers ago, was firmly on United's radar as they sought reinforcements in their midfield.
Softfootball understands that the approach came in on deadline day, but Atletico made it clear they had no intention of letting the player leave. Gallagher has established himself as a key figure in Simeone's midfield setup, making any departure which isnt a permanent transfer was unlikely to be sanctioned.The reports of this deal comes after Manchester United earlier in the transfer window had an approach to brighton to sign top mifielder Carlos Baleba, which was rejected by the Seagulls .
According to transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle , the confirmed the approach saying :